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Damming induces convergence of riverscapes in the Nile, Yangtze, and Amazon Basin: The importance of localized watershed management.

Wanyu Qi, Wanyu Wang, Jinxia Huang, Reija Hietala, Shengjun Wu, Maohua Ma, Chundi Chen

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Wanyu QiChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 266 Fangzheng Ave., Shuitu Town, Beibei Dist, Chongqing, 400714, China.
Wanyu WangChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 266 Fangzheng Ave., Shuitu Town, Beibei Dist, Chongqing, 400714, China.
Jinxia HuangChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 266 Fangzheng Ave., Shuitu Town, Beibei Dist, Chongqing, 400714, China.
Reija HietalaPyhäjärvi Institute, Teollisuustie 4, 27510, Eura, Finland.
Shengjun WuChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 266 Fangzheng Ave., Shuitu Town, Beibei Dist, Chongqing, 400714, China.
Maohua MaChongqing Institute of Green and Intelligent Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, No. 266 Fangzheng Ave., Shuitu Town, Beibei Dist, Chongqing, 400714, China. mamaohua@cigit.ac.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7199-1073
Chundi ChenSchool of Architecture, Southwest Jiaotong University, No. 8 Teaching Building, Ripu Campus, No. 999, Rinan Road, Pidu District, Chengdu, 611756, Sichuan, China. chundichen@swjtu.edu.cn.

Funding

Science & Technology Department of Sichuan Province 2024YFHZ0100State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation 5000002024CC20004the Chongqing Municipality Key Project for Technological Innovation and Application Development CSTB2023TIAD-KPX0077
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Abstract

Understanding changes in riverscapes and their influencing factors is crucial for effective biological conservation. Although the impact of dams on riverscape changes has been investigated, comparative research is limited. This study first conducted a comparative analysis of riverscape configuration patterns from different perspectives using the Landscape Fragmentation Index of Configuration among three major global dammed rivers: the Aswan High Dam on the Nile River, the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River, and the Jirau and Santo Antônio dams in the Amazon Basin. Subsequently, through the Analysis of Similarity of various indices, we identified a significant trend toward resemblance in the configurations across the three dammed rivers. Further, we found that this resemblance progressed in a trend similar to that of riverscape composition, with built-up and water land-use type being the primary factor explaining the similarity across these regions. These findings provide valuable insights for localized management measures in dam-affected areas.

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Conservation of Natural ResourcesEcosystemRiversChinaEnvironmental MonitoringAmazon RiverANOSIMConfigurationDamming riverscapeNile RiverYangtze River

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PMID40106075
PMCPMC12307839

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